Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: South American Indigenous

Language: Wayana - (way)

Alternate Name(s): Roucouyen, Upurui, Alukuyana, Oiana, Orkokoyana, Wajana, Oayana, Roucouyenne, Uaiana, Alucuyana, Urucuiana, Urukuyana, Upuriu, Wayâna, Waiana, Oyana

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Suriname

Also found in: Brazil; French Guiana

Population: 650

Global Population: 2,950

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Wayana of Suriname, numbering 650, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,950 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Wayana. The primary religion practiced by the Wayana is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available